Sussex County
DelawareFIPS 10005
Pop. 237,3785 HospitalsSVI 0.52RUCC 4 (Urban Adj.)PC HPSADental HPSAMH HPSA
Health Snapshot
| Metric | Sussex County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes Prevalence | 9.9% | 10.9% | ▼ |
| Adult Obesity | 38.6% | 38.5% | ▲ |
| Uninsured Rate | 8.4% | 7.3% | ▲ |
| PCPs per 10K | 6.1 | 6.6 | ▲ |
| Premature Death (YPLL) | 9,330.093 | — |
Source: County Health Rankings (2025)
Workforce Supply
161
Primary Care Physicians
61.1 per 100k
392
NPs & PAs
148.8 per 100k
61
Dentists
433
Hospital Beds
1.6 per 1,000
$12,097
Medicare Per Capita
1632.0%
Readmission Rate
Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025
CDC PLACES Health Indicators
| Indicator | Sussex County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 13.5% | — | |
| Obesity | 33.0% | — | |
| Depression | 20.3% | — | |
| Frequent Mental Distress | 13.5% | — | |
| COPD | 8.5% | — | |
| Current Smoking | 13.4% | — | |
| Heart Disease | 8.8% | — | |
| Stroke | 4.2% | — | |
| High Blood Pressure | 42.7% | — | |
| Poor General Health | 19.0% | — | |
| Disability | 30.9% | — | |
| No Leisure Physical Activity | 26.6% | — | |
| Binge Drinking | 12.9% | — | |
| Uninsured | 8.8% | — |
Source: CDC PLACES 2023-2024. Values are age-adjusted prevalence (%).
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Social Vulnerability Index
Overall0.52
Socioeconomic Status0.45
Household Composition & Disability0.69
Minority Status & Language0.62
Housing Type & Transportation0.39
Source: CDC/ATSDR SVI 2022. Score 0-1; higher = more vulnerable.
Health Professional Shortage Areas
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Source: HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce
Hospitals in Sussex County
| Hospital | City | Beds | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bayhealth Hospital, Sussex Campus | Milford | 168 | |
| Beebe Medical Center | Lewes | 155 | |
| Pam Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Georgetown L | Georgetown | 34 | |
| Sun Behavioral Delaware Llc | Georgetown | 90 | |
| Tidalhealth Nanticoke, Inc. | Seaford | 119 |
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Data from CMS Provider of Services, County Health Rankings, CDC Social Vulnerability Index, HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce, AHRF 2024-2025, CDC PLACES 2023-2024, and UNC Sheps Center. Last updated: 2026-03-11.